S.R.1: Jules CRESSONNOIS. La Chanson du Printemps (Soprano or tenor voice, Tenor saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1863.
Longtime: about 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, singing reference and intonation.
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Composed in 1863.
Longtime: about 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, singing reference and intonation.
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S.R.2: Antonio PASCULLI: Concerto sopra motivi dell'opera La Favorita (Soprano saxophone and Piano, from the original Ob/Pno).
Composed in 1879.
Longtime: about 13 minutes and 10 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 14
Main technical and performance skills: brilliant technique, well-controlled breathing, circular breathing -if possible including articulations-, expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, tonguing and articulation accuracy, and physical and muscular endurance.
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Composed in 1879.
Longtime: about 13 minutes and 10 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 14
Main technical and performance skills: brilliant technique, well-controlled breathing, circular breathing -if possible including articulations-, expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, tonguing and articulation accuracy, and physical and muscular endurance.
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S.R.3: ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE: Doux Souvenir. Schotish [sic] (Soprano or Tenor saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 3 minutes and 2 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 6-7
Main technical and performance skills: intonation and dance inspiration rhythm.
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Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 3 minutes and 2 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 6-7
Main technical and performance skills: intonation and dance inspiration rhythm.
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S.R.4: ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE: Adieu à la Nouvelle-Zélande (Alto or baritone saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 4 minutes and 38 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6.
Main technical and performance skills: intonation, expressive phrasing, dance inspiration rhythm, and varied dynamics.
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Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 4 minutes and 38 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6.
Main technical and performance skills: intonation, expressive phrasing, dance inspiration rhythm, and varied dynamics.
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S.R.5: ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE: Le Trouvère (Alto saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 12 minutes and 40 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills:
Expressive phrasing. Intonation. Opera singing reference. Varied articulations and dynamics. Cadenza imagination.
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Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 12 minutes and 40 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills:
Expressive phrasing. Intonation. Opera singing reference. Varied articulations and dynamics. Cadenza imagination.
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S.R.6: ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE: Don Juan (Alto or baritone saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, and ease and agility playing.
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Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, and ease and agility playing.
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S.R.7: ALI-BEN-SOU-ALLE: Caprice (Alto or Baritone saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 7-8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, rhythm and beat accuracy, intonation and quick range changes.
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Composed in 1861.
Longtime: about 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 7-8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, rhythm and beat accuracy, intonation and quick range changes.
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S.R.8: Jules DEMERSSEMAN: Deuxième Solo (Soprano saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1866.
Longtime: about 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, ease and agility playing, cadenza imagination and sustained air. (Circular breathing, if possible).
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Composed in 1866.
Longtime: about 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, ease and agility playing, cadenza imagination and sustained air. (Circular breathing, if possible).
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S.R.9: Hyacinthe KLOSÉ: Duettino Concertante (Two Clarinets -or Clarinet and Alto Saxophone- and Piano).
Composed in 1876.
Longtime: about 9 minutes and 54 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, timbre melting, rhythmic accuracy and coordination, varied articulations and dynamics, and cadenza imagination.
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Composed in 1876.
Longtime: about 9 minutes and 54 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, timbre melting, rhythmic accuracy and coordination, varied articulations and dynamics, and cadenza imagination.
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S.R.10: Louis MAYEUR: La Favorite (Soprano saxophone, Tenor saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation and varied dynamics.
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Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 25 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation and varied dynamics.
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S.R.11: Ambroise THOMAS: Two songs of old Peru (Alto -or soprano or tenor- saxophone, Tenor saxophone and Baritone saxophone).
Composed in 1865
Longtime: about 1 minute and 20 seconds
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 3-4
Main technical and performance skills: sustained air, intonation and voices balance.
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Composed in 1865
Longtime: about 1 minute and 20 seconds
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 3-4
Main technical and performance skills: sustained air, intonation and voices balance.
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S.R.12: Hyacinthe KLOSÉ: Solo (Soprano or Alto Saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1865.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 14 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): Soprano 9-10 and Alto 11
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, ease and agility playing, varied articulations and dynamics, vibrato recommended, rhythm and beat accuracy and Cadenza imagination. Altissimo register (for Alto Saxophone).
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Composed in 1865.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 14 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): Soprano 9-10 and Alto 11
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, intonation, ease and agility playing, varied articulations and dynamics, vibrato recommended, rhythm and beat accuracy and Cadenza imagination. Altissimo register (for Alto Saxophone).
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S.R.13: Louis MAYEUR: Lucrèce Borgia (Alto saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1877(?) or 1897.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, ease and agility playing, varied articulations and dynamics, cadenza imagination.
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Composed in 1877(?) or 1897.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 9-10
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, ease and agility playing, varied articulations and dynamics, cadenza imagination.
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S.R.14: Louis MAYEUR: Lucia di Lammermoor (Alto saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1869.
Longtime: about 6 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, cadenza imagination, and circular breathing, if possible.
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Composed in 1869.
Longtime: about 6 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied articulations and dynamics, cadenza imagination, and circular breathing, if possible.
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S.R.15: Louis MAYEUR: Don Juan (Alto saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1872.
Longtime: about 16 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 7-8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied dynamics, ease and agility playing, and sustained air.
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Composed in 1872.
Longtime: about 16 minutes and 50 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 7-8
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, varied dynamics, ease and agility playing, and sustained air.
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S.R.16: Louis MAYEUR: La Favorite (Tenor saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, and varied dynamics.
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Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, and varied dynamics.
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S.R.17: Louis MAYEUR: Le Trouvère (Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation and varied dynamics.
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Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 7 minutes and 20 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 5-6
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation and varied dynamics.
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S.R.18: Louis MAYEUR: Rigoletto (Alto saxophone and Piano).
Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 9 minutes and 25 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8-9
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, cadenza imagination, varied articulations and dynamics, rhythm and beat accuracy, and ease and agility playing.
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Composed in 1877.
Longtime: about 9 minutes and 25 seconds.
Difficulty level (from 1 -easiest- to 14 -very difficult-): 8-9
Main technical and performance skills: expressive phrasing, opera singing reference, intonation, cadenza imagination, varied articulations and dynamics, rhythm and beat accuracy, and ease and agility playing.
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